Baking a surprisingly delicious stinging nettle cake

I honestly never thought I'd be foraging in the backyard to bake a stinging nettle cake, but here we are. It sounds a bit wild, doesn't it? Taking a plant that's famous for causing itchy, painful welts and turning it into something you'd want to serve with a cup of tea. But if you can get past the "ouch" factor, you're in for a massive surprise. This cake is vibrant, earthy, and has a color that'll make everyone at the table do a double-take. ...

May 10, 2026 · 7 min · Tanguy Maximo